I'll be switching back and forth between Skylar's POV and Carter's POV for these next 2 chapters. Sorry lol
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Skylar

It's been about 3 months since I told everyone that I am pregnant. Ever since then, Axel has doubled up on security. I'm not really on house arrest, but it sure as hell seems like it. I have to be with at least 3 guards at all times when Axel isn't here. And a guard has to be placed at every door at all times. If I'm walking around the town, I have to have 3 guards with me, but if I'm going on a walk away from town, then I have to have 5 guards. Oh, and a tracker incase we get 'lost.' Ugh, he's being so unreasonable. But whatever.

I snap out of my thoughts when I hear a loud bang come from downstairs. I quickly place my hand over the knife holder on my ankle that Axel made me put on. Knife...check. I grab the gun out of the drawer of my nightstand and cock it. Gun...check. Axel is big on protection because A, I'm his mate. B, I'm pregnant. C, I'm carrying the future alpha. But hey, I get to carry weapons. It's actually kinda fun because when you're bored, I just shoot random things. But nothing that is ours, so don't worry people.

I place the gun in front if me and walk out of the safety of my room. I descend the stairs and head towards the living room. "Where the hell is she?!" I heard a girl voice yell. Taylor? What is she doing here? And why is she so pissed off? Oh crap, why did I do?

"Taylor?" I asked coming around the corner. She looks up at me and runs towards me. She pulls me into a hug and cries. I click the safety switch on the gun and put it in he holster on my hip. "Oh my gosh. Are you okay?" I asked concerned. I wrap my arms around her while she cries.

After a couple minutes she pulls back and looks at me. "Carter forgot my birthday." I should probably update you guys on some stuff. About 2 1/2 months ago, Taylor announced to us that she is pregnant with a healthy girl. Carter was so overjoyed. He went on full mate mode I guess you could call it. And Taylor's pregnancy hormones and mood swings, have been well....all over the place. She can get mad at anything. It's normal though, my mom was the same way when she had me. And today is Taylor's birthday, and I guess my idiot of a brother didn't say happy birthday to his mate. This isn't going to end well.

"It's okay. Maybe he had to do something today. Did he leave early?"

"No. He was with me when I woke up. Then I was like, 'hey babe. It's really nice outside, must be something special.' Like as hints. And I gave him hints all morning, and he's completely clueless."

"Maybe he had a reason?"

"I don't know. He's being an ass. Sorry for talking about your brother like that Sky."

I laughed at her. "Oh believe me, I've called him worse." She giggled and nodded. "Come on. Lets go get ice cream. My treat, it can be like one of my birthday present for you."

She smiled and nodded eagerly. "I'd love that."

"Sweet. Lets go." We opened the door and found 2 guards. Oh shocker...

"Luna Skylar and Luna Taylor." They bowed.

"Hello." We smiled warmly at them. "We are gonna head out for some icecream."

"Okay. Well get some more guards." I nodded and Taylor looked at me weird.

"We are leaving the house so that means I need more guards. We'll probably have 6, three for me and three for you." I said nonchalantly to Taylor.

"Lemme guess." She paused and pretended to think. She snapped her fingers and pointed to my stomach. "The baby?! She laughed.

"Ding ding ding!" I laughed with her.

"You girls ready to go?" Stephan asked us. We nodded and walked to the car. "My ladies." Stephan said in a British accent while he held open the door for us.

"Why thankyou good sir." I said. Taylor looked at us like we were crazy and busted out laughing. The entire car ride was spent talking in different accents. We even got the other guards to join in. It was hard for some because they barely even smile, like at all. They are way to serious. But thanks to some puppy dog eyes, some pouting, and bribery, it worked. I offered them that if they talked in different accents for the rest of the ride to the city, then I would pay for their icecream. They thought about it for a moment then agreed. They had some pretty good accents and they actually smiled. We all had a good time.

We were sitting at the tables laughing and the guards that never smile, keep talking in all sorts of accents. I guess they just needed a push. We were having a good time when Carter mind-linked me. 'Skylar, I need your help.'
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Carter

Today has been so hard. I have been acting like I forgot Taylor's birthday, and all this morning she had been dropping hints about it too. I would crack a smile once in awhile but I had to quickly cover it up so she wouldn't know about the surprise birthday party I'm planning for her tonight. After breakfast I told her I had to go do some 'alpha stuff'. She gave me a sad smile and it honestly hurt to see her like this. She said okay and told me she was gonna go see Skylar. 'Slykar, I need your help.'

'What did you do know. Besides making Taylor cry.' She snapped at me. Shit, Taylor's pregnancy hormones are so wild. But it's normal, some people have them where they don't get really affected by it, or one little thing can set them off. Taylor got the second one. It's kinda hard, because you have to watch what your saying or what you do. It might not seem bad, but for a pregnant she-wolf, it can be.

'Listen. I know, but I need you to keep Taylor busy all day. Don't let her come home.' I replied back.

'Wait, so you didn't forget about her birthday?' She asked me.

'Of course not. I have been planning a surprise birthday party for her tonight. I told her I had to leave this morning for some alpha business, but I have actually been shopping with Austin, Spencer, Katie, and Jordan. I don't know how you girls can go shopping. It's hard work.'

'Oh you get use to it.' She laughed. 'So how's it coming big bro?'

'It's coming pretty good actually. We have some of the moms and children cooking. Well more like, moms cooking, children helping.' I laughed.

'That's good.'

'Ya. The party is at 6 tonight, and we are getting the decorations, more food, and drinks.'

'Good luck with that Carter.' She joked.

'Ya ya.' I laughed. 'And I need your help with something really important. Austin and Spencer told me you would be perfect for the job. Because they really don't know about jewelry and Katie and Jordan would probably give it away.'

'You're right. Guys know nothing about jewelry. And ya, they would probably give it away. They get excited about this kind of stuff too easily. So what kind of jewelry we talking about?'

'A ring. An engagement ring to be exact.'

'Really?! No way! Oh my gosh. That is ssssoooo cute. Your gonna propose to her on her birthday! That is so sweet!' She squealed.

'Thanks. I'm going to the shop at 4, I need you to somehow keep Taylor over there while you come here and help me pick out a ring.'

'Okay. I can have Elyse and Amber keep her busy.'

'Okay sounds good. You can tell them, I trust them. The only people that know are you, Spencer, Austin, mom and dad, her parents, and Axel. I had to call him and ask if I could borrow you.' I laughed. 'He was like I guess, and I'm suppose to be careful with you.'

She laughed. 'Oh gosh. That's him for ya. And okay. I won't tell anyone except for Elyse and Amber so they can help. I promise.'

'Thank you so much baby sis.'

'Anytime big bro.'
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Skylar

It's finally 3:30 and I have run out of ideas. I have been dragging Taylor everywhere through town. We have made it home and Taylor said she had to pee like a racehorse so I wasn't one to hold her back.

"Elyse and Amber, I need you guys to keep Taylor company so I can go with Carter and help him pick out the ring." They nodded.

"Hey Taylor. My parents called while you were in the bathroom. They need my help with something. Elyse and Amber will keep you company until I get back. Okay?"

"Okay. Be safe. And kick Carter's ass when you see him for me." She giggled.

"Will do." I smiled.
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"I'm so nervous. What if she says no? Oh my gosh. That would be terrible! What if she doesn't like the ring? What if I get the wrong one? Oh wow, I sound like a girl. Yep, there goes my man card." I have been sitting in a car with Carter for about 15 minutes and he keeps going nonstop about anything and everything that could possibly go wrong tonight.

"Carter."

"She could not like that party."

"Uh Carter."

"What if she doesn't like her presents?"

"Um Carter?"

"The cake! Oh my gosh. What if the cake isn't done in time?"

"Earth to Carter?"

"What would happen if the decorations aren't put up properly?"

"Carter!" I yelled. He snapped his eyes to meet mine.

"What?" He asks me.

"You past the ring shop about 2 minutes ago." I pointed behind me.

He groans. "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked while turning around.

I gave him my 'are-you-serious' look. "I tried. You kept going on and on and on about what could go wrong. You sound like a girl."

"I'm sorry Sky. It's just, I love Taylor with all my heart. She's my everything, and I want everything to be perfect for her tonight. I'm really nervous. What if she says no?"

"Carter." I laugh placing a hand on his arm. "She's gonna say yes. She's carrying your guy's baby girl for Pete's sake! She loves you so so so much. You have nothing to worry about." I reassured him.

"Okay." He lets out a breath and smiles at me.

"Now come on. Lets go get that ring!" I shout jumping out of the car.

"I feel so bad for Axel."

"Why's that?"

"He has to deal with pregnant you." He laughed.

"Well..." I said pretending to be hurt.

"Oh suck it up." He laughed at me.





"Should we get this one?" Carter asks me holding up a silver ring.

"Carter, that's a guy's ring."

"Oh, uh I knew that." He said putting it back.

"Of course you did. Remember Carter. Diamonds." We were looking for about 5 more minutes when I felt Carter tap my shoulder.

"What about this one?" My eyes went big at the ring he was handing me.

"Carter, that's perfect." I said taking the ring and examining it.

"Really?!" He asked me. He had a full on grin from ear-to-ear. He must feel proud for picking out the perfect ring for Taylor. Well, I would too. This ring is a winner.

"Ya. It's gorgeous!" It was a silver ring with a huge diamond in the middle and 3 smaller diamonds on each side of it. It was absolutely perfect. Stunning.

"Do you think she'll like it?"

"Dude, she will LOVE it!" I said handing to back to him. He grabbed it and looked at it. You could tell he was so stressed out. When I said it was perfect, his entire body relaxed. He put so much effort into this, Taylor is lucky to have a guy like my brother Carter as her mate. They are such a cute couple, they love each other so much. They are both perfect.
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